Category Archives: elders in the Church

The Hypocritical Dead Church pt. 2

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Don’t miss the five potential killers of vibrant congregations and the five-fold path to spiritual renewal. Continue reading →

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The hypocritical dead Church, pt. 1

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

You have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Church building, Church growth, Church history, Church Leadership, Church membership, elders in the Church, Emergent Church, Local Church, Market-Driven Churches, Mega Church, Revelation 2-3, Seven Churches | Tagged 3, Church growth, Revelation 2, Seeker Churches, Seven Churches | Leave a comment

Friendship between the friends of Jesus of Nazareth

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

How can God entrust great things to one who will not thankfully receive from Him the little things? Continue reading →

Posted in Emergent Church, Church, Fellowship, Church growth, Local Church, Church Planting, Millersville Bible Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, elders in the Church | Tagged local church life, Christian fellowship, true fellowship | Leave a comment

Peter’s Sin and Redemption

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

He’s not ashamed of us or our sin because he died for our sin. And if Jesus was ashamed of his people who sin, he wouldn’t have any people—for we all sin. Continue reading →

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Encountering God in Church

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Do we want people walking out of Church saying, “That was pretty cool.” or “It didn’t even feel like Church”? Continue reading →

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Do not give dogs what is sacred

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Dogs? Pigs? Sacred things? Jesus used an illustration to forbid wasting something valuable on an undeserving object. Yet it’s not immediately clear what shouldn’t be wasted and on whom. Continue reading →

Posted in Call to ministry, Elders, elders in the Church, Evangelism, Missions, Pastors, Witness | Tagged LIMIT TO MISSIONS, Matthew 7:6, who are the dogs and pigs? | Leave a comment

Antagonist alert (13 red flags)

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The presence of one or more red flags does not guarantee that you are dealing with an antagonist. But it will give you fair warning to exercise caution. Continue reading →